The Kuroji Naik[1] (also spelled as Koorojee Naik)[2] was Koli subedar of Maratha army under Peshwa of Maratha Empire during reign of Shahu II.[3][4]
Kuroji Naik | |
|---|---|
| Native name | कुरोजी नाईक |
| Birth name | Kuroji Naik |
| Nickname(s) | Koorojee Naik |
| Born | Bavan Maval, Maratha Empire |
| Died | Purandar fort, Bavan Maval, Maratha Empire |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Service/ | Maratha Army |
| Unit | Mavala |
| Known for | Capture of Purandar in 1790 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Purandar 1790 |
| Awards | Victory bastion at Pundar fort |
Early life edit
Kuroji Naik was born to a Koli chief Jadoji Naik Thorat in Maval region of Maratha Empire.[5]
History edit
In 1790, Kuroji Naik assembled the Koli naiks of Bavan Maval and raised a Mavala army and attacked at Purandar fort.[6] Kuroji Naik captured the Purandar and offered it to Peshwa because of his duty as Subedar of Maratha army. After taking of Purandar, Peshwa Madhavrao II awarded the Kuroji Naik with the title of Deshmukh and grants of villages and hug amount of money for his bravery and loyalty. Peshwa Madhavrao II also erected the victory bastion (Fatteh Stambh) to remember the bravery and war skills of Kuroji Naik at Purandar fort.[7][8]
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References edit
- ^ Maharashtra, Government of (2023). "History of Maharashtra: Purandar fort". p. From this bastion the garrison are said to have leaped about 1790 when surprised by Kolis under one Kuroji Naik.
- ^ The Medical and Physical Society of Bombay, India. Transactions of The Medical and Physical Society of Bombay.No.VII.New ... Oxford University. New Delhi, India, Asia. pp. 68: It was from this bastion that the garrison at the end of the last century, under one of the Poorundhurees, when surprised by the Koolies under Koorojee Naik, are said to have leapt. The Koolies held the Fort for some time, and from them •.
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- ^ SARDEṢĀI, GOVINDA SAKHĀRĀMA (1946). The New History of the Marathas. [With Plates, Including Maps.]. Phœnix Publications.
- ^ Saswadkar, P, L (1967). "The Dawn of Modernization in the Maratha State on the Eve of Its Extinction, 1790-1840". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 29: 127–131. ISSN 2249-1937.
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